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Definition of: vanilla
(və·nil′ə) noun
1. Any of a genus (Vanilla) of tall climbing orchids of tropical America.
2. The long dehiscent capsule of one species (V. planifolia) of this genus.
3. A flavoring extract made from these capsules. [<NL <Sp. vainilla, dim. of vaina sheath, pod <L vagina sheath; so called from the little pods that contain its seeds]
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